The QNX® OS is the foundation for developing software for high-performance Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) and those embedded systems that run critical, real-time compute-intensive software such as Advanced Driver Assist (ADAS) systems or industrial robots.

QNX OS 8.0 features a real-time operating system with a next-generation microkernel that has been augmented to support the latest 64-bit ARM processors. The QNX OS features a redesigned microkernel built on the pillars of performance, scalability, security, safety, and real-time execution. Performance and real-time execution are central to the design of the QNX OS. Its real-time determinism means it can handle many time-critical tasks where predictability, scalability, and reliability are necessary for mission- and safety-critical applications. And its modular design makes it more flexible than a traditional monolithic OS. Its scaling capabilities meet the needs of high-performance, compute-intensive system architectures powered by next-generation silicon.

This cloud-enabled version of the RTOS is part of the BlackBerry QNX Accelerate initiative. Develop mission-critical embedded systems software, globally, at scale. Accelerate development cycles with full ARM64 binary parity and CI/CD pipeline integration. Focus on innovation, with reduced capital expenditure and faster time-to-market.

The QNX OS 8.0 virtual machine image supports the following virtual machine instances for ARM64 hardware configurations:

• Standard_D2ps_v5
• Standard_D4ps_v5
• Standard_D8ps_v5
• Standard_D16ps_v5
• Standard_D32ps_v5
• Standard_D48ps_v5
• Standard_D64ps_v5